Screenshotters

Lightshot

Snagit

Monosnap

WinSnap

Every user has faced the need to create a quick snapshot of the working screen, and not always the built-in work program can optimally cope with this task.

Specially designed utilities offer a wider range of possibilities for taking a high-quality picture of the required part of the screen, and their functionality has some differences, but combines all the most popular working tools:

the ability to quickly save the created image in different formats;
A simple user interface and lightweight software to install on your PC;
option to save the file directly to the cloud storage;
selecting a specific area for the image rather than the entire screen;
image scaling for further detailed editing of the screenshot;
availability of hot keys for faster recording;
automatic assignment of the necessary folder for saving the file;
adding text, graphical objects, color highlighting;
possibility of auto-start at operating system startup;
High requirements for the technical characteristics of the user's devices;
simple software interface and ease of installation;

Given the most preferred functions, each user can choose the best utility for productive work.

All Screenshotters in rating

Joxi

Joxi is a program designed to create screenshots with the ability to instantly process them without the use of third-party applications. It has a small settings menu where you can set the necessary parameters to use them by default. The interface is simple and immediately understandable even to those who see the program for the first time.

Pros

History of pictures taken
Changes the size and shape of the selected area until it is saved or sent
Free
Send regular pictures from your computer to Joxi.ru

Cons

Requires registration on hosting Joxi.ru (via e-mail or social network)
Leaves a lot of entries in the registry

Lightshot

Lightshot has an undeniable advantage over conventional screenshot tools - you can integrate it as an extension for the most popular browsers: Chrome and Firefox. This means that by using your browser, you can activate Lightshot without any additional manipulation, which is very convenient.

Pros

Quick snapshot of the selected area
Ability to share screenshots
Search for similar images
Easy to use
Easy editing
Versatile tool

Cons

Only two capture modes are available

Snagit

The first thing the user notices when working with Snagit is the extensive editing capabilities. The program can do little less than editors that are specifically designed for material processing and can not be used for capturing. The ability to compete with the functionality of modern editors is already enough reason to pay attention to Snagit.

Pros

Support for scanners and digital cameras
Quick access to active objects through hotkeys
Provides the ability to apply presets
Captures text, graphics, DOS screen and clipboard
Saves results automatically
Supports a variety of formats

Cons

Sliding cost scale for business use
Video editing requires additional software

Monosnap

Most programs with which you can capture quality video from your screen - especially with sound - are paid. But there is Monosnap, a virtually free (you only pay for the ability to use the cloud if you wish) streaming editor that allows you to handle any content happening on your screen.

Pros

Allows you to create different types of screenshots and screencasts
It is possible to create photos from a webcam
You can store screenshots in cloud storage
Supports keyboard shortcuts
Simple and clear interface

Cons

Limited set of tools for working with video

WinSnap

Sometimes you need a very simple program to work with screenshots that doesn't require a long time to understand the editor or to master the basic functions. WinSnap has a simple visual editor where you can do everything you need to correct screenshots, add information and visual effects to them.